Camilo Lara

Mexican Institute of Sound: the best of Latintronica

Arty Party This Weekend: Mexican Institute of Sound @ YBC

Napoleon Habeica​Yerba Buena snagged a great musical act for this Friday's opening of its new Wallworks exhibit: Mexican Institute of Sound. The band is the brainchild of DJ /producer/president of EMI Mexico Camilo Lara, who uses the moniker as an excuse to mix together traditional Latin music wit ... More >>

M.I.S., Tommy Guerrero, and Money Mark at Makeout Room

EKAphotographyOfficially Hip: M.I.S.' Camilo Lara with Tommy Guerrero and Money Mark​ Cumbia is the new Afrofunk/Batucada/Baile funk/Bhangra/Reggaeton. Hipsters have embraced the quirky Latin dance music, just as they did other global sounds of recent note, with open arms. If you need further evi ... More >>

Listomania: Top Latin Music Picks For 2009

It's been a year of surprises in Latin music. Reggaetón continues fading, albeit slowly, and the industry's mainstays aren't garnering the attention they used to. Case in point: Don Omar's summer release iDon (no relation to your phone), which remained quiet after its first single, "Virtual Diva." ... More >>